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Sonder Quest
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Sonder Quest @sonderquest.bsky.social · Nov 6
Heya new folks 😁 The site’s not quite up to where you’re used to but it’s growing all the time. It really helps to understand that you need to follow folks in order to get the timeline you want.

Here’s a great list for theme park accounts by @jasondws.bsky.social

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sonderquest.bsky.social
Still my all-time favorite DCA art. And I’m STILL campaigning to have it displayed as a massive mural in the parks.
haydenevansart.bsky.social Hayden Evans @haydenevansart.bsky.social · 2h
To all who believe in the power of dreams - welcome. 🌞 Happy 25 years of “California Dreamin’,” Disney California Adventure!

(Art by yours truly!)
February 8, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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designpavilion.bsky.social
Happy 25th anniversary to Disney’s California Adventure!
These big CALIFORNIA letters used to greet visitors at the postcard-perfect entrance. But now they fit perfectly on a shelf!

Available in my Etsy shop!
designpavilion.etsy.com
February 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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nathanhartman.net
On this, the 25th anniversary of CA Adventure, may it be a cautionary tale about what happens when you save money on quality - you pay for it 10x over in the future.
jason.parkendium.com Jason Schultz @jason.parkendium.com · 2h
#25YearsAgoTodayAtDisneyland (2/8/2001) Disney's California Adventure held its grand opening ceremony!
Roy E. Disney, Michael Eisner, and Mickey Mouse during the dedication ceremony.
February 8, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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derekburgan.bsky.social
NEW: The 2026 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT series is here and we are starting off with a deep dive into the art of @briannacherry.bsky.social

Brianna has been featured in Shanghai Disneyland and on official Lorcana cards, but be prepared to be blown away by her HHN artwork!

touringplans.com/blog/saturda...
SATURDAY SIX Artist Spotlight: The Theme Park Artwork of Brianna Garcia | TouringPlans.com Blog
This week the SATURDAY SIX Proudly Presents: The Theme Park Artwork of BRIANNA GARCIA! To coincide with Disney’s Festiva
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February 7, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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jeffgordonla.bsky.social
The Chernabog effect from woc that didn’t work , early woc construction , early paradise park construction & hey look the maliboomer. More from personal photo vault #DCA25 #DCA
February 8, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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jeffgordonla.bsky.social
Yes that’s where cars land is now & it was dirt back in October 2009

Looking back at dca from
My personal photo vault
#DCA25 #DCA25
February 8, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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profjasonbostick.bsky.social
Timothy Delaney designed the amazing tile entrance mural for Disney's California Adventure. The look was inspired by the iconic California postcards with the idea that guests could walk into the postcard as they entered the park. This scroll is a printed enlargement of Delaney's concept art. #DCA25
February 8, 2026 at 2:27 AM
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bioreconstruct.bsky.social
Lost Continent has a cameo in the Mardi Gras Tribute Store.
February 7, 2026 at 2:18 AM
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tgrahammemories.bsky.social
Caricaturist at Magic Kingdom working on a portrait of the new Business Daddy
February 7, 2026 at 3:29 AM
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alicia.social
🚨 3X MATCHING!! 🚨
Every donation made to our fundraiser from today through February 28, 2026 will be matched 3x until 11:59 pm ET!
alicia.social Alicia Stella @alicia.social · 6d
STOP HATE FUNDRAISER IS BACK
JUNE 2026

Donate Now: give.thetrevorproject.org/ParkStop
PARK STOP STOP HATE FUNDRAISER logo, with rainbow colors, shaped like an umbrella, and peace symbols in the background
February 7, 2026 at 2:05 AM
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blogmickey.com
DinoLand USA Entrance Sign Removed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
DinoLand USA Entrance Sign Removed at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Walt Disney World has removed the entrance sign to the former DinoLand USA area at Disney's Animal Kingdom as construction continues
blogmickey.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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ashleycarter.bsky.social
Volcano Bay will become cashless starting Feb. 25, Universal Orlando has announced. All purchases made in the park will only be made by credit card, debit card, Universal Pay, Universal gift cards or other tap to pay methods.
February 6, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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laughingplace.com
Disney California Adventure's 25th anniversary is Sunday, and the park is already rolling out various celebratory fun for Magic Key holders. www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks...
February 6, 2026 at 1:41 AM
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derekburgan.bsky.social
We've had artists over the years have their work featured inside the theme parks, but @haydenevansart.bsky.social definitely has his work featured in the MOST amount of parks, including the red-headed step-child Universal Studios Hollywood.

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February 5, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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derekburgan.bsky.social
What words could possibly be used to describe everything that @robyeodesign.com brings to the table? Is there anything he can't do?!

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February 5, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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funfunfunpod.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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derekburgan.bsky.social
Another Year One Standout was the incomparable @briancooperart.bsky.social

Brian’s straight up E-Ticket drawings for the Theme Park Turkeys of the Year Awards are probably the thing in life I look forward to more than anything else.

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February 4, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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derekburgan.bsky.social
The 2026 Artist Spotlight Class begins this weekend, so I thought I'd spend some time over the next few days looking back at former inductees, including the guy who kicked it all off...the one and only @sonderquest.bsky.social!

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SATURDAY SIX Presents: The Theme Park Artwork of SonderQuest | TouringPlans.com Blog
This week the SATURDAY SIX Proudly Presents: The Theme Park Artwork of SonderQuest! For the month of February, the SAT S
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February 4, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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diservations.com
The asteroid didn’t get everyone. 🦕
Triceratops sculpture at Animal Kingdom's entrance
February 4, 2026 at 4:42 AM
sonderquest.bsky.social
Damn. I keep telling my friends I wanted to eventually try them. So cool how everything keeps collapsing these days.🫠 Remind me to stop putting things off to "get around to it eventually".
mearn.me Mearn (season) @mearn.me · 4d
ah damn, my local Bahama Breeze is closing. And also all the other Bahamas Breezes
February 4, 2026 at 3:48 AM
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jason.parkendium.com
Disneyland Resort Line article on Josh D'Amaro from March 15, 2018, when he was appointed President of the Disneyland Resort.

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meet Josh D’Amaro new Disneyland Resort president By Lisa Greathouse Newly named Disneyland Resort President Josh D’Amaro uses the word “surreal” to describe the experience of returning to the place where he was first hired 20 years ago and seeing the faces of people he worked with at the start of his Disney career. “It’s strange to see so many familiar faces in a place that looks different, but feels the same at its core,” says Josh, who officially took the helm March 5. “There’s been so much expansion here that I can almost get lost inside the parks. And yet, I feel like I’m home.” Josh was born in Santa Monica in 1971, but grew up just outside of Boston with three siblings. He was instilled with a love of the arts by his mother. “I envisioned myself one day living in a loft in SoHo, painting and sculpting,” Josh says of his original career plans. But after his first year of college, he switched his major from art to business and marketing, ultimately following in his father’s footsteps. “I still love to draw,” Josh says. “When I’m taking notes in a meeting, you’ll often see me sketching.” Josh started his career at The Gillette Co. in Boston, but during a temporary stint in Los Angeles, he fell in love with Southern California, as did his high school sweetheart (who would later become his wife) . Shortly after Gillette asked him to return to Boston, he resigned and decided to send his resume to the Disneyland Resort. He figured it was the perfect place to merge his knack for business with his love for the arts — and his penchant for having fun. He landed a job in Operations Finance in 1998, and, over the next six years, rose through the ranks at the resort, becoming director of International Marketing and Sales and then Business Planning and Strategy Development. “I loved working here so much that I raised my hand for any project that came along — so people started taking chances on me,” Josh says. “I didn’t always know what I was doing, but I would figure it out.” In 2006, he was promoted to vice president for Sales and Travel Trade Marketing in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, so his wife, their then-4-year-old son and newborn daughter moved to Asia, where they stayed until 2008. “Living in another country changes your perspective on the world,” he says. Josh’s career route took him to Disney Consumer Products, Adventures by Disney, and then Walt Disney World Resort, where he served as vice president of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Park and Resorts and Transportation and, most recently, as senior vice president, Commercial Strategy. Then, in January, he got a call from Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek. “When Bob said, ‘I’d like you to be president of Disneyland,’ I was so stunned that I wasn’t sure I’d heard him correctly. I paused so long that he said, ‘Hello?’” Josh recalls with a laugh. “My heart started pounding and all I could say was, ‘This is a dream I’ve had for 20 years.’ I’ll remember that moment forever.” On Josh’s first day back, then-President Michael Colglazier (who has since begun his new role as president and managing director of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts – Asia Pacific) surprised Josh with a visit to Walt Disney’s apartment, where they had grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup — a Walt favorite. “We sat there for four ours, talking about Walt and the business and what this job means. It’s an experience that’s also burned into my memory.” It’s been 12 years since Josh left the resort, and he’s excited by all of the growth. But he says his top priority will be Cast Members. “I have a lot to learn, but what I do know is that the Cast Members are what make the difference. All the new attractions and expansion are exciting, but the fabric that holds it together is happy Cast Members.” Former colleagues remember Josh as someone who worked hard but liked to have fun, too. He recalls “instigating” mini basketball tournaments in his cubicle — on a spring-loaded Hot Shot Basketball game. “I’ve always felt like this,” he says. “We work hard, but if you’re not also having fun with the people you work with, there’s probably a better way. After all, we’re in Disneyland! How can you not have fun?”
February 3, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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diservations.com
Found some old DINOSAUR photos tonight. Turns out the closure did not, in fact, provide closure.
Carnotaurus skeleton in the DINOSAUR queue Ancient turtle skeletons in the DINOSAUR queue Carnotaurus foot bones Animal Kingdom sign that says "Discovery Island. Thank you for visiting DinoLand, U.S.A.
February 3, 2026 at 5:23 AM
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parklore.com
The clock has run out, and extinction has arrived.

Refreshed to commemorate this Lost Legend, my hand-illustrated inside look at DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom… The real goatasaurus of weird, ambitious, norm-breaking ‘90s Imagineering at its most unhinged & experimental. 🥹
February 3, 2026 at 3:50 AM
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servoisnaked.bsky.social
Happy ten year anniversary to a moment that led me to do one of my favorite Disney photoshops
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February 3, 2026 at 3:11 AM
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jaimetinyart.bsky.social
I started this yesterday and just finished! Inspiration from @parklore.com’s map! I tried to include as many tiny details as possible 😅
February 2, 2026 at 11:48 PM